Weekender September 18, 19, & 20 2026



Buzzing Metro South Events This Weekend

Abington - COPES 5th Annual 5k

Road Race & Walk - Sun. Sept. 20; 9a; 120 Chestnut St. Join COPES for their 5th annual 5k featuring food trucks, DJ's and a whole lot of fun! Proceeds will go towards funding efforts to prevent and reduce youth substance use, as well as providing resources and support for those struggling with substance use alongside their families.

Bridgewater - Community Dance - Fri, Sept 18; 7-9p; Trinity Episcopal Church Hall, 91 Main Street. This is a blast!! Community dance is about community! Monthly we come together, learn a variety of dances and dance styles, and, most of all, laugh and have fun! You'll learn traditional forms of dance from New England towns and countryside– Taught by Sam Baumgarten. Beginners and singles always welcome. Best for ages 10 and up. $10

Brockton - Run For The Blue 5K Run & Walk Suicide Prevention - Sun, Sept. 20; 8a-11:30a; D.W. Field Park East Parkway; A 5K dedicated to the officers we've lost, and to the ones still carrying the weight of the badge. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a leisurely walk, this event is for you! Don't miss out on this opportunity to prioritize your mental health while having a blast with friends and neighbors. See you there!

Brockton - VFW Clam Bake - Sat. Sept. 19; 4p-8p; 283 N Quincy St; Get ready to dig into some fresh seafood and good vibes with friends at this classic clam bake bash.

Brockton - Greek Food Festival - Sat. Sept. 19; 11a-11p; & Sun. Sept. 20 12p-6p; 457 Oak St.; Enjoy lamb, baklava, gyro, moussaka, Greek music & dancing and more!

Canton - Printmaking Open Studio - Sat. Sept. 19; 12p-1:30p; Museum of American Bird Art Education Center (963 Washington St); Already have a printmaking project in mind and looking for the time and space to create it? These open studio times give you the opportunity and expert support to practice on your own terms.This open format is suited for all experience levels, take home up to 10 custom prints.

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Halifax - Halifax Classic Car Nights - Every Friday thru Oct. 23; 4p- Dusk; 295 Plymouth St. Free to enter, these events offer feel- good fun including 50/50 raffles and a variety of food. All proceeds go to supporting their respective committees. 

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Halifax - Second Annual Fur Festival - Sat, Sept 19; 11a-2p (Rain date: Sun Sept 20); Town Green/Town Hall, 499 Plymouth St. Who Let the Dogs Out? For a free & fun community event, come to the 2nd Annual Fur Festival. You are welcome to bring your well-behaved & leashed dog. The Fur Festival is put on by Generations in Support of the Halifax Council on Aging. We give huge thanks to the many sponsors who have already donated to this worthwhile cause: Gold Sponsor ($500) Tiny & Sons, Silver Sponsors ($300) The Barker House, Dave's Automotive, North Easton Savings Bank, Rockland Trust, Bronze Sponsors ($100) Cape Cod Pizza, Curtin Oil, Jill Ripley of exp Realty, John & Sons, Meena Sharma of exp Commercial, Nessralla Farms of Halifax, and RG Automotive. We will have dog contests again (Biggest Dog, Smallest Dog, Furriest Dog, Best Costume, and Sweetest Senior), Plymouth County Comfort Dogs, The Satucket 4-H group & animals, Blessing of the Animals, a K-9 Demonstration, Kingston Animal Shelter, drawings for great prizes, hot dogs, some vendors, and a DJ, Hope you join us!

Kingston - Olde Home Day - Sat. Sept. 19; 4p-8:30p; Opachinski Field, 105 Pottle St; Community field day with lots of games and activities for all ages. Food, Fun & Fireworks. Come celebrate Kingston with us!

Middleboro - 5th Annual Charity Car Show & Burnout Show to Support Veterans - Sat. Sept. 19; 11a-3p; RYOC, 607 Wareham St; It's that time again! We are back for year 5 of this event after raising over $35,000 at last year's show. We welcome all makes and models of vehicles, from supercars to hotrods to motorcycles. We are bringing back the burnout strip with the addition of bleacher seating to make for a great viewing experience! All proceeds from this event benefit Veterans in need and their families.

Norton-Visit Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary - Fridays & Saturdays from noon to 3p; 37 Eddy St. Over 200 animals. Each has their own unique story. Some have come from abusive situations, and some have been found while lost, while others needed a permanent home or have been rescued. Please stop by and visit our animals, drop off vegetables, bird seed or cat food donations or make a charitable, tax-deductible contribution to help sustain Winslow Farm.

Plymouth - Go Gold For Hope Cornhole Tournament - Sat. Sept. 19; 11a-6p; Plymouth VFW at 22 Seven Hills Road; Support South Shore Action for Hope by participating in this year's cornhole tournament. Registration is $100 and includes your registration fee, a t-shirt for each player and a meal ticket for each player.   

Plympton - Shanti Shala's Fall Fair - Sun, Sept. 20; 10a-5p; Shanti Shala Yoga & Wellness Center

55 Pleasant St; The Shanti Shala Fair is a beautiful gathering where the community comes alive with laughter, joy, and shared experiences. From the moment you step on the property, you are greeted with LOVE and everyone is embraced with open arms. Shop with our unique artisans - Crystals & gemstones, hand crafted jewelry. Locally made products and so much more.

Plympton - Mayflower Mercantile Artisan Pop-up - Sat, Sept. 19; 10a-3p; Mayflower Mercantile, 4 Mayflower Rd; Support your local community by shopping small! Vendors include; The Wildflower Nook Co. - A blind date with a book! Ear 2 Ear Jewelry, Sel&Si Luxury Denim, Heather O'Connor Designs, J.Sass Designs, Verified Curations- Art Kits, Dough House Microbakery, Third Eye Fire Creation, and the Promise Keeper Coffee Co.

Quincy - Farmers Market - Every Sun. thru Oct. 25; 12noon-4p; St. Chrysostom's Church (531 Hancock St.). There is absolutely no better place to kick off a whole month of summer celebrations than at the Quincy Farmers Market! Indulge in an incredible lineup of local bakery vendors & sweet treats; Energize your day and discover seasonal favorites from local farms, and so much more!



Taunton - Church Green Farmers Market - Sundays thru Nov. 1; 9a-1p; First parish Church lawn (76 Church Green). Free on-street parking or in the municipal lot behind City Hall. Stock up on fresh goods and support local small businesses. New vendors have been added so stop by and check it out!

West Bridgewater - Lions Club Fall Fest - Sun, Sept 20; 11a-4p; Friendship Park. Come join in on some fall fun! Vendors, food trucks, kids activities, raffles, live music & fall backdrop for your own pictures!  Live music schedule: 11:15a Rob Henriksen; 12:30p Highwater Haulers; 1:45p Rob Henriksen & 3:00p Identity Crisis.

Food vendors all day: Lady C & J, West Bridgewater Scout Troop 25 & Sips & Giggles.

West Bridgewater - Car Show Fundraiser Sun, Sept 20; 10a-3p; 335 West St. Great cars ,trucks, motorcycles and music. We will have food,50/50 raffle and a great assortment of gift baskets to win! Over 30 trophies to be won so bring your car, truck or motorcycle down!

Upcoming Events:

Abington - The South Shore Writers Club - Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way) Do you love words, connecting them to write stories, essays? Why not consider joining a writing club?

The South Shore Writers Club (SSWC) has been in existence for over 30 years. Members are from area south shore communities and are at all levels of writing, beginners and published authors. We meet twice a month from September to June and share our love of writing at each meeting by reading and critiquing each piece. We all learn from each other and often have guest speakers, as well as prompt exercises. If interested to receive more information, email the coordinator of SSWC, Teresa.

Bridgewater - Walk for Survivor Safety & Community Cultural Fair. Sat, Oct 17, 9a-1:30p; Bridgewater-Raynham Middle School, 166 Mt. Prospect St. Join Family Community Resources on their annual event. This inspiring event brings families, friends, local businesses, and community advocates together to raise vital funds, increase awareness, and support life-changing services for survivors. Enjoy a day filled with connection, culture, and purpose as we walk, learn, and stand united for survivor safety! Registration: $10 Per Walker, Kids under 12 Walk FREE. All participants Register in advance.

Brockton - Brockton Bikes - A community of cyclists in Brockton, Massachusetts. E-bikes and other non-traditional bikes welcome.Fri Oct 2, meet at 5 pm. Ride for about 75 minutes & return to Downtown. Ride as a group for everyone’s safety - we ride as fast as the slowest person. Adjust the route based on riders’ ability. Please wear a helmet. Horns & lights encouraged.

East Bridgewater - Thomas J. Kelley, Jr. Bridgewater Bard Show - Sat. Oct. 24; 12:30p; East Bridgewater Public Library (32 Union St.). Sing along with more Irish Folk than you can shake a stick at.

Middleborough - Harvest Fair presented by the Soule Homestead! - Sat., Sept. 26; 10a-4p; 46 Soule St. Pre-register today! This workshop will introduce beginners to basic basket weaving. With guidance from local weaver, Leanne Wilkie of Baskets of Love, each participant will complete and keep their very own Woven Basket Purse to give as a gift or keep for yourself. All skill levels are welcome to join. Multiple packages of materials are available for purchase if you wish to make more than one basket at home after the class.

Middleborough - Soule Homestead Education Center Farm Buddies Program - Every Wed. starting Sept. 30 through Nov. 4; 9a-12p; 46 Soule St. A six week program called Farm Buddies. Pre-registration is required for the program. Space is Limited! Activities will include: Farm Animals, Hiking, Crafts, Children's Mud Kitchen, and More!

Raynham - Community Celebration Day - Sun, Sept. 27; 12p-3p; Gazebo Park, Borden Colony Complex, 2254 King Phillip St. Celebrate community with the public, family-friendly event organized by the Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education, (R.A.V.E.), Inc. There will be live entertainment, vendor tables & exhibits, face painting & lawn games and so much more! Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected at the entrance to benefit the Raynham Food Basket.

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